Feeling nostalgic

I think I must be in need of a vacation, because I can't stop thinking about traveling.  Enough with this two weeks off a year business - it's completely for the birds!  My husband is from England and as you most probably know, like most civilized countries they get a minimum of like 30 days off a year.  I need to live in a country that values quality of life over corporate greed - this is just plain annoying!  :) 

While I was dreaming up a scheme for life abroad (still in progress), I was looking at pictures of my last trip to Spain.  We always go back to the same village in the southern part because my husband's family has a place there - so lovely! I need to go back. Soon.  

Such a simple and enjoyable way of life! 

P.S. If anyone has some good ideas about living/working abroad I would love to hear them!! 

Speaking of traveling...

I found these adorable gift ideas while poking around the internet.  They're inexpensive stocking stuffers for the travel lover in your life! 

Recycled map stationary.  Dote.  Four cards and envelopes for $10.00.

Four NY subway map coasters.  She gets bored. $12.50.

Circumnavigation - 4 eco-friendly globe prints.  The Spotted Sparrow.  $18.00.

Marble magnets - Cities of Italy.  Pretty Originals.  9 magnets for $8.75.

NY City street map clock.  Gifted Papers. $23.50.

I need a vacation

I love to travel, but for some reason have never been really into the whole cruise thing.  The idea of living on a casino/shopping mall/club for a week and looking at the same strangers everyday doesn't really appeal, at least to me.  Not to mention the fact that there are all sorts of germs and things incubating on those ships - eww!! 

Karl Lagerfeld's 2010 cruise collection for Chanel is making me reconsider a few things.  The man is a serious genius, and I am absolutely loving the lace & stripes from his latest.  Not to mention the setting, the hair & the makeup - brilliant!  If I can wear some of these while hopping on the boat, I might just have to start cruising.  

Six months and counting....

My husband just reminded me that this week is our six month wedding anniversary!  Yeah - I totally love being married.  The only thing is that you have to start over with the numbers game.  In real years, we have been together for almost 6, but in wedding years only 1/2.  :)

The wedding was so lovely!  We spent three amazing weeks in Spain for it with visits from about 50 of our closest friends and family sprinkled throughout.  The little village we were in was pretty magical - its called Jimena de la Frontera.  The best part about the wedding is that it was such a family effort and so low key - my husband's mother and sister catered it (and the food was amazing!!!), my girlfriends, family and I went to the market for flowers and made the bouquets and boutonnnieres, my mom made the wedding cake and we shopped for local desserts...and it was three days of fun events.  Parties, parties, parties...and way too much cheese and jamon!  

There have been quite a few people that have asked us why we chose to get married over there, but we never had a really good explanation.  Really, there was just no where else that seemed right!  Here are a couple pictures of the big day....

Our friends and family!  It was so windy that my veil actually flew off!  LOL!

Our friend Brian actually wrote and played a song for us - so sweet! 

 

Happy I do!

This little guy followed us all the way from the base of the village and decided to

snack on my dress after the wedding! 

Our post wedding walk to the party!

Too much champagne with the girls!!  This picture cracks me up!

Guess this means I have to get started on that scrapbook and album I committed to, huh?!?  Happy weekend!

Brit love

Tomorrow is my husbands birthday and as a little homage to his heritage, I have decided to post some of my favorites from the Motherland!  Hope you enjoy!

Tea parties! 
~via Oh Happy Day~

I love this sofa (and almost any furniture with casters) - very posh. 
The Burlington Chesterfield from Typical English.

Kate Moss style - how does she look so good in everything?

~via Jennifer Stoddard~

Ok - so I wouldn't actually put this in my house, but I still think it's amazing!
~via Teo Jasmin~

Classics - with a twist! Perfect for the rainy Oregon winter.
Jimmy Choo croc wellies by Hunter.

English roses - so lovely in an entryway.
~image source unknown~

Union Jack pillow - this pillow is very cool. 
I love that it is in black & gray.
~via etsy shop Karen Hilton Design~

A motto to live by.

~via For Fashion~

Anything Alexander McQueen, especially this hot number. 
The funnel neck is gorgeous and that pattern is insane!
Bird print funnel neck dress.

The Stones - gotta love Mick's moves,
and the fact that they are still rockin' after all these years!
~via www.100xr.com~